Charles Porter Parkes III

Charles Porter Parkes III, also known as “Porkchop,” age 64, of Adrian passed away Nov. 18, 2012, at home.

Charles Porter Parkes III, also known as “Porkchop,” age 64, of Adrian passed away Nov. 18, 2012, at home.

He was born May 19, 1948, in Detroit, the son of Charles Porter II and Betty Jean (Frank) Parkes. On Oct. 21, 2004, he married Rebecca “Becky” Alexander, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Charles (Erika) Porter Parkes IV and Erin (Kevin) Raker; three stepchildren, Matthew (Katrina) Barden, Joshua Barden and Daniel Barden; five grandchildren; his brother, James Parkes; two sisters, Suzanne Buechly and Marianne (James) Ayres; his nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Oscar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Parkes II and Betty Jean Dobracki; two sisters, Georgianne Parkes and Barbaranne St Peter.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Funeral services begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Mario Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery. www.PurseFuneralHome.com.

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